L.A. Weekly's Best News Photos of 2017 (So Far)

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Riots — and How These Spots Have Changed 25 Years Later; Credit: Ted SoquiInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiA Visual Tour of the Lives of Deportees in Tijuana; Credit: Ted Soqui" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">A Visual Tour of the Lives of Deportees in Tijuana; Credit: Ted SoquiInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiProtesters Target “L.A.’s Only Snowflakes”: Breitbart News’ Local Headquarters; Credit: Ted Soqui" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">Protesters Target “L.A.’s Only Snowflakes”: Breitbart News’ Local Headquarters; Credit: Ted SoquiInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiA Visual Tour of a Vintage Bus Graveyard; Credit: Star Foreman" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">A Visual Tour of a Vintage Bus Graveyard; Credit: Star ForemanInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiThis Is What a Marijuana Social Club Looks Like; Credit: Brian Feinzimer" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">This Is What a Marijuana Social Club Looks Like; Credit: Brian FeinzimerInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiTrump Inauguration Protest in Downtown Los Angeles Smolders in the Rain; Credit: Ted Soqui" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">Trump Inauguration Protest in Downtown Los Angeles Smolders in the Rain; Credit: Ted SoquiInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiA Visual Tour of the Lives of Deportees in Tijuana; Credit: Ted Soqui" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">A Visual Tour of the Lives of Deportees in Tijuana; Credit: Ted SoquiInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiA Visual Tour of the Lives of Deportees in Tijuana; Credit: Ted Soqui" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">A Visual Tour of the Lives of Deportees in Tijuana; Credit: Ted SoquiInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiSigns of the Times: Preparing for This Weekend's Protest Marches; Credit: Brian Feinzimer" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">Signs of the Times: Preparing for This Weekend's Protest Marches; Credit: Brian FeinzimerInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiWatch a 400-Foot-Long Tunneling Machine Break Through a New Downtown L.A. 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Subway Station; Credit: Ted SoquiInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiWitness the Battle Over a Boyle Heights Coffee Shop; Credit: Ted Soqui" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">Witness the Battle Over a Boyle Heights Coffee Shop; Credit: Ted SoquiInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiThe Glory of Country Club Park's Classic Mansions; Credit: Star Foreman" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">The Glory of Country Club Park's Classic Mansions; Credit: Star ForemanInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiThe Goats Are Back in Downtown!; Credit: Shane Lopes" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">The Goats Are Back in Downtown!; Credit: Shane LopesInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiOur Favorite Scenes From the Tax Day Protest in Downtown Los Angeles; Credit: Brian Feinzimer" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">Our Favorite Scenes From the Tax Day Protest in Downtown Los Angeles; Credit: Brian FeinzimerInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted SoquiRed Rules at International Women's Day March in Grand Park; Credit: Brian Feinzimer" data-rightCaption="Inside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui">Red Rules at International Women's Day March in Grand Park; Credit: Brian FeinzimerInside the LAX Protest Over Trump's Muslim Ban; Credit: Ted Soqui

This year has proven to be a tumultuous time, rife with political upheaval and public discord. Our city has seen protest after protest calling attention to President Trump's scattershot governmental style, from his so-called “Muslim ban” to his nonstop onslaught of anti-immigrant rhetoric. Los Angeles has been ground zero for the people to rise up, and L.A. Weekly has been along for the ride. Here are some of the best shots by our photojournalists this year.

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